Spot the notches in these wooden blocks? They inspire little hands to build bigger, taller and more complex creations. Playing...

Pow! Inspire oral language development and storytelling, both key to literacy development. A great self-directed activity with multiple learning outcomes....

Re-imagine ‘school’. Packed with thoughtful details and accessories, this playset will creatively nurture your child’s feelings, ideas and dreams for...

Your child’s very own superheroes in the powerful way they imagine them to be. Blank wooden figurines with moveable elastic...

Real tinkering. Real fun. Or this or this? Choice is hard! Teaches core concepts in engineering, design and physics.

Next-level Magna-Tiles – in little cubes! Strengthen visual-spatial skills and hand muscles, both critical for early handwriting. Building with magnetic...

Create your own musical instrument. Apologies now for the sweet “music” you’ll hear! Can’t stop the feeling? Try this trumpet,...

An essential for any STEAM curriculum. But these have an undeniable coolness factor. P.S. – STEAM = Science, technology, engineering, arts,...

A truly universal gift. Bilingualism of any language (whether signed or spoken) enhances cognitive processes – like higher executive function,...

Road trip adventures from the comfort of home. Clever patchwork and embroidered details (like awning and curtains) bring play to...

Thoughtfully designed blocks; and on a grander scale.

Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...

“Does it make sense? Does it look right? Does it sound right?” is a helpful cueing system to help your...

As parents and teachers of young children, we encounter ‘power play’ in a variety of ways – some children like...

Your child may not want to learnt to read – *yet*. It’s completely normal and natural. Reading is hard. Reading...

If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...

Learning to read is incredibly empowering for a child, but it’s also very complex. There is no quick-fix or shortcut....

We’re often asked, “How do I know if my child needs speech therapy?” First, listen to your instincts. If you...

It takes work and repetition, but indeed, there are things that can be done to pre-empt a tantrum and ways...

Learning to count may seem simple, but it is critical to learning well. Here’s how to do it playfully. The...

While we may agree that it is important to speak about issues of race and racism, these layered and personal...

A classroom favorite for cultivating empathy, kindness, community membership and awareness of others. What’s a real superhero? Someone who helps...

What do you do with your kids when they’ve got a big chunk of time and you’re looking for fun...

‘Sensory processing development’ is vital to understanding how children learn. It’s deeply studied among early childhood experts, but not widely...